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Sydney to Auckland in Business Class for $624 return

LATAM Airlines currently has a great Business class sale on flights from Sydney to Auckland. You can fly across the Tasman in the comfort of a lie-flat bed for just $343 one-way or $624 return! These excellent Sydney to Auckland Business fares are most useful for last-minute bookings. You’ll need to complete all travel by … Continued

13 Oct 2018 LATAM Airlines

The Ultimate London Heathrow Stopover Guide

London Heathrow Airport is the gateway to the UK and, if you’re flying Qantas, the gateway to Europe. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both use London-Heathrow as a hub, and Heathrow Airport is currently the only European airport that Qantas flies to. If you’re flying Qantas to Europe, you will probably have a London stopover … Continued

13 Oct 2018 Stopover Guides

Qantas Strikes KLM Codeshare Agreement

Qantas has announced a new codeshare agreement with Dutch airline KLM, giving Australians a new one-stop option when flying to Amsterdam. From next month, Qantas will place its “QF” code on KLM’s flights between Singapore and Amsterdam. In return, KLM will codeshare on Qantas’ services between Singapore and Australia. KLM’s daily Boeing 777-300ER service between … Continued

12 Oct 2018 Qantas

Qantas Double Status Credits Offer (October 2018)

Qantas has just launched yet another Double Status Credits promotion! Between today and Tuesday 16 October, you can earn double Qantas status credits on all new Qantas flight bookings for travel between 23 October 2018 and 30 June 2019. Status credits count towards your Qantas status tier. By booking flights during the current Double Status … Continued

11 Oct 2018 Qantas

No Lounge Access While Waiting for Delayed Status Credits

If you’ve just completed enough flights to qualify for a higher status tier, you’re probably excited to start using your new benefits. But your status doesn’t upgrade immediately after completing the necessary flights. Instead, you’ll need to wait until the status credits from these flights are credited to your frequent flyer account. This usually takes a … Continued

9 Oct 2018 Qantas

How Qantas Could Fix Priority Boarding

It’s common knowledge among frequent flyers that Qantas priority boarding doesn’t work. Not only does Qantas not police the priority boarding queue, but it boards the priority lane at exactly the same time as the general boarding lane. These lines then merge in the aerobridge. This week, one AFF member proposes a solution that Qantas … Continued

8 Oct 2018 Qantas

The Ultimate Colombo Stopover Guide

The capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a cultural delight. It’s also a hub for Oneworld member Sri Lankan Airlines, which offers free transit accommodation in Colombo if you have a long layover. Whether you’re just in transit or staying for a few nights, this AFF guide will help you to make the most of … Continued

7 Oct 2018 Stopover Guides

Spirit of Tasmania: An Alternative to Flying

There are around 100 flights per day between mainland Australia and Tasmania. But flying isn’t the only way to get across the Bass Strait! The Spirit of Tasmania sails up to twice per day between Melbourne and Devonport. The trip takes around 10 hours – 9 hours longer than the plane. But the cruise is … Continued

6 Oct 2018 Cruises

Qantas Adjusts Award Seat Release Times

Qantas Bronze and Silver frequent flyers must now wait even longer to access premium Qantas award availability on long-haul flights. Qantas makes most award seats available for booking exactly 353 days before departure. But, when this initial award seat release occurs, Qantas only gives access to premium international reward seats to its frequent flyers with … Continued

5 Oct 2018 Qantas

Pickpockets in Europe: A Cautionary Tale

Delays, food poisoning, missing baggage… there’s plenty that can go wrong when travelling overseas. Unfortunately, if you’re travelling to Europe, there are also plenty of pickpockets that will try their best to ruin your trip. AFF member OZDUCK is lucky to still have a wallet after pickpockets in the Spanish city of Barcelona attempted to … Continued

4 Oct 2018 Travel Money

The Ultimate Bangkok Stopover Guide

A hub for Thai Airways, Bangkok is a popular stopover point for Australians travelling to Asia or Europe. This buzzing metropolis is also a fantastic destination in its own right. Are you planning one night in Bangkok (or perhaps a few more)? This AFF guide will help you to make the most of your Bangkok … Continued

4 Oct 2018 Stopover Guides

Cathay Pacific Business Sale to Europe

The 2019 Europe early bird sales are now on, and there are some great deals available in Economy and Premium Economy. But if you’re looking for a good Business Class deal to Europe, the current Cathay Pacific Business sale is not bad either. Cathay Pacific Business Class flights from Australia to Europe are now available for … Continued

3 Oct 2018 Cathay Pacific